In news not surprising to anyone, a new survey says that humans enjoy snuggling with their pets than they do their actual partners.
66% of the 2,000 respondents said they allow their precious pets to sleep in their bed, while 58% admitted to preferring to share a bed with their furry friends.
51% of folks said that cuddling with their pet helped with their stress and anxiety, while 42% said their cuddly company makes them feel secure in bed overall!
Brent Pfister, the senior vice president of marketing for Sealy, said per the New York Post, “Having a good night’s rest is crucial to our overall health and well-being. As shown by this study, co-sleeping with pets can bring a sense of security and can help people and their pets settle in easier for bedtime; however, many people sleeping with their pets experience interrupted nighttime sleep and so may also be sacrificing overall sleep quality and some of the more physical benefits gained from a night of good sleep.”
Despite most folks feeling comforted and relaxed next to their animals, pet owners reported that their sleep was disrupted two nights a week on average because of their cute companions’ restlessness, and 62% blamed their pets for feeling overheated.
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